Material Safety Data Sheet

AVABIOFIL

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING

Product Name AVABIOFIL

Application Filtrate reducer

Supplier Ava S.p.A.

via Salaria 1313/C
00138 ROMA
Italy

Emergency telephone number Off.: +39 06 885611324; +39 06 885611326; +39 06 885611373
Mob.: +39 3355897280; +39 3355234619; +39 3355710385

Telefax +39-06-8889363

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Lignite salt / Polymer in aqueous media

Hazardous Impurities Ethylene glycol < 2%

EINECS-No.

CAS-No.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Can cause irritation. Avoid generating aerosols and mists

Skin contact Can cause irritation. Avoid contact with skin

Eye contact Can cause irritation. Wear eye/face protection

Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal irritation

Human health hazards - Chronic Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis

Environmental hazards Do not contaminate ground water system.

Physical and chemical hazards If involved in fire, it produces CO.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air.

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area with water.

Eye contact Promptly irrigate with plenty of water .Obtain medical attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical
attention

Other information
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media In case of fire use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

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Fire and explosion hazard None.

Protective equipment In case of fire wear a full face positive pressure self contained
breathing apparatus and protective suit

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Avoid the contact with eyes and skin. Take off all contaminated
clothing

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Do not contaminate
ground water system

Methods for cleaning up Small spills: wash with plenty of water

Large spills: dam up. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Do not take internally. Avoid contact with skin and eyes

Storage conditions Keep containers tightly closed

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) No exposure limit established

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection not normally needed. Avoid generating
aerosols and mists

Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing

Eye protection Safety glasses

Hygiene measures Eye-wash fountain near-by. Keep a safety shower available

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Liquid

Colour Black

Odour Strong

Boiling point 100 °C

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure as water

Relative density (20°C) 1.05

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Solubility in water Soluble

pH N/A

Viscosity N/E

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point N/E

Pour point N/A

Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable

Conditions to avoid None

Materials to avoid None

Hazardous decomposition products CO and Nitrogen (if involved in fire)

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50 oral rat > 5000 mg/kg

Primary irritation skin/eye May cause irritation to skin and eyes

Sensitization Repeated or prolonged contact may cause dermatitis

Chronic toxicity data Not available data

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Not available data

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Not available data

Ecotoxicological effects LC50 (Brown shrimps) 96 h = 560 mg/l

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Not regulated

UN Number N/A

Packing group N/A

ADR/RID

Class ADR 2003 Label: --

ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification
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Class Subsidiary risk: -

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IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated

Hazard Symbol

contains:

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases S/24 / 25 : Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This material safety data sheet provides healt and safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent
with AVA technology. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the safety precautions and should have
access to this information.

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